almost EUR 1billion in the Mirafiori plant to renew its facility. At the same time, the Italian carmaker agreed with its labor unions that it will extend layoffs for 5,300 workers to ensure future production and jobs at the plant in Turin. The plant will be retooled for the Maserati Levante, a new premium SUV. Fiat announced that the workers and the management have signed an agreement on the investment plan of the Mirafiori plant. Chrysler CEO S...

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Volkswagen’s unified cell for the volume segment at its gigafactory in Lower Saxony from 2025. Development, planning and control of the battery production will also be brought together in Salzgitter. Volkswagen AG also plans the synergies of the electric PPE architecture will be harnessed for the premium segment with two Porsche models in Leipzig. With regard to electrifying the Neckarsulm plant, it was decided to re-equip the next generation o...

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ile the latter is positioned as an “intelligent all-terrain family SUV”. To be also on display are popular models such as the Haval Dargo Hi4 and the 2024 Haval Raptor. The Ora brand will put on show the 2024 Ora 03. The Poer brand will showcase the Poer Sahar Hi4-T, which is positioned as a “premium luxury New Energy off-road pickup truck”. On April 25, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled star models such a...

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s North America presented the new Mercedes-Benz Tourrider motorcoach in California. Designed specifically for the North American market and built in Hoşdere, Turkey, in a facility solely dedicated for its production, the newly developed three-axle Tourrider is offered in two versions, Business and Premium. On September 11, Daimler Buses announced that it is expanding capacity through a partnership with Turkish manufacturer Otokar Otomotiv ve Sav...

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nches new Tucson in India Hyundai CRETA crosses 500,000 sales in domestic market Hyundai exports 200,000 Creta from India Hyundai India launches all-new i20 Hyundai reveals engineering details of all-new i20 Hyundai India starts export of all-new i20 Hyundai India announces Alcazar– seven-seater premium SUV Hyundai India reveals design sketches of Alcazar SUV Hyundai India tested Alcazar in different terrains Hyundai sales over 1 million ‘M...

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MAN Bus Sp. z o.o. Starachowice Plant MAN and NEOPLAN brand buses; MAN city buses, NEOPLAN premium coaches (2011-); Lion's City and Lion's Regio buses (2004-2017); MAN CNG bus: Lion's City G (2004-); MAN EV bus: Lion's City E (2020-); EV/Hybrid buses: Lion's Intercity LE 12 (2022-), Lion's Intercity LE 14 (2024-); Bus chassis, eBus chassis (2024-); Bus assembly plant affiliated to TRATON SE - Number of Employees: 3,300 (as of May 2025) - Invest...

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- From 2024, 15 GWh of battery cell capacity will be used for Volvo Cars. - Northvolt will supply battery cells to VW and Scania in 2023. - On March 15, 2021, Northvolt announced that it has received a USD 14 billion order over the next 10 years, as it is selected as a strategic lead supplier for premium battery cells for Volkswagen Group in Europe. - Planned Capacity (year): 16 GWh (Phase 1) (2022-), 45 GWh (Phase 2) (2022-), 60 GWh (planning)...

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vehicles and engines each year. With this project, HMA's total capital investment since 2011 exceeds USD 750 million. On March 15, Acura announced that its first-ever hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid, produced at the company’s Lincoln, Alabama plant, will go on sale in April. For a USD 1,500 premium, the MDX Sport Hybrid offers 30 hp additional power and a 45% increase in its EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-p...

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designates the 2020 TLX PMC Edition as one of 360 limited units. Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar (PMC). The RLX premium luxury sedan is imported from Japan, where it is built at the company’s Saitama Factory Sayama Plant. On June 25, the 2019 American-Made In...

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ll be offered as an option. The company and the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Minister of Malaysia are discussing the prospects of designing a standard taxi for nationwide use over the long term. The target year of the standardization project is 2010. Proton launched the "Waja Campro 1.6 Premium" by face-lifting the previous model. Powered by a 1,600cc 125 hp engine, the model features two technologies, Variable Intake Manifold (VIM) a...

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(AHTV). Only 7 months after its groundbreaking in February, the plant begins full-scale production in September. The Proton e.MAS 7, the first Malaysian EV, will be the first CKD model produced, followed by the Proton e.MAS 5. Looking ahead, Proton’s partnership with Geely also opens the door for premium marques such as Zeekr to be assembled at AHTV. Proton’s MYR 82 million new EV assembly line spans 5.57 acres. The first phase (MYR 47 millio...

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KD X7 is over MYS 188,000 cheaper than the CBU version. Regarding appearances, the X7 remains unchanged. Under the bonnet, the xDrive40i model retains the B58 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-6, paired with a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox. On November 17, Hyundai Sime Darby Motors introduces the new Premium 4WD Tucson variant. The new 2.0 MPi Premium 4WD variant shares the same powertrain as the 2.0L MPi Elegance, which is coupled with a six-speed...

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c or manual transmission. GM has suspended the operations of its Orion plant in Michigan since December 17 in order to adjust the inventory of the Chevrolet Sonic and the Buick Verano. Operation is scheduled to resume on January 2, 2013. GM will invest 145 million dollars to start production of its premium compact sedan "Buick Verano." GM will begin retooling the Orion Plant and maintain employment of about 1,550 workers at the plant and 120 work...

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eft, the left hand side of the seat will vibrate. Imminent threats trigger pulses on both sides of the seat, while activating visual alerts on the dashboard as well. GM will begin to sell the 2013 "Cadillac XTS" at its dealers across the nation in spring 2012. There are three trim levels of Luxury, Premium and Platinum. Sales prices start at $44,995, including delivery expenses. Its standard equipment includes an in-vehicle infotainment system "C...

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the facelifted MINI Countryman will make its world premiere at the New York Motor Show. The first MINI with four doors has sold more than 350,000 units worldwide. With over 66,500 units sold in 2013, the USA was the important single market for the MINI brand. Fresh accentuations in design, refined premium characteristics in the interior and innovative equipment are featured including additional exterior paint finishes, a new display and a new in...

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es from January through March 25 were 10,170 units. The Creta is available with a 1.6-liter engine, combined with manual or automatic transmission, and a 2.0-liter engine with automatic transmission only.  On April 17, Hyundai Motor Brazil celebrated the sale of its one millionth HB20 in Brazil, a Premium-trim vehicle equipped with a 1.6-liter engine and automatic transmission. The first HB20 was sold 6 1/2 years earlier on October 10, 2012, the...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/09

continue with the 480 hp MX13 engine. Paccar held an opening ceremony on October 2 in Ponta Grossa, Parana to launch its new DAF assembly plant in Brazil. USD 320 million has been invested in the plant, which has a 300,000-square-foot assembly facility on 569 acres. The new plant will assemble the premium-quality DAF XF, CF and LF vehicles. The factory will build DAF trucks for Brazil and the South American market. The first DAF model produced i...

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ient in-line six-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine joins the range. On November 10, Land Rover announced that new Discovery combines an exceptional design evolution with a versatile and intelligently packaged interior which embodies the spirit of family adventure that has characterized Land Rover’s premium family SUV for more than 30 years. Featuring the latest generation of powerful and efficient six-cylinder Ingenium gasoline and diesel engines...

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er systems to cut water use, and heat pumps for sustainable climate control. Biodiversity will be enhanced through green building components, and modern software will track consumption for continuous improvement. The new headquarters will offer a modern, motivating workspace with ample daylight and premium materials, supporting various departments. An extensive charging infrastructure will support the company's electrification goals. On April 8, ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/10/08

ruary 14. All plants returned to normal operation from the second shift of the day. Subaru of America, Inc. has announced pricing on the carmaker’s performance icons, the 2015 WRX and WRX STI on February 14. Both vehicles arrive into dealerships this Spring. The 2015 WRX is available in standard, Premium and Limited Trim lines. MSRP is starting at USD 26,295 (excluding delivery charge of USD 795). The 2015 WRX STI, more powerful version powered...

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